Rudrapatnam Brothers

An hour of music in connection with Rudrapatnam R N Thyagarajan's birthday on July 15.

The village of Rudrapatnam in Karnataka has, over the decades, produced a string of accomplished musicians. The Rudrapatnam Brothers are part of that enviable musical lineage. The brothers, R N Thyagarajan and R N Taranathan, have been deeply influenced by the great masters of yesteryears. In the true Rudrapatnam tradition, their music is chaste, classical, and adheres to the fundaments of Carnatic music. The Rudrapatnam Brothers let their music speak for them, underplaying their personalities. They are considered worthy torchbearers of the Alathur style of duet singing They are also influenced by pioneers of proven and well-appreciated musical styles such as those of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Ramnad Krishnan and G N Balasubramaniam.